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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.47, 865.91 and 351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.47, 865.91 and 351.47 is: 485.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.47 : 865.91 = 351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.47/865.91 = 351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.47x = 865.91 × 351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.47x = 304,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,339.21/627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.03

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