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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 865.86 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 865.86 and 351.45 is: 484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 865.86 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/865.86 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 865.86 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 304,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,306.50/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.99

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