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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 865.83 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 865.83 and 347.65 is: 479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 865.83 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/865.83 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 865.83 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 301,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,005.80/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.73

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