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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 865.96 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 865.96 and 347.74 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 865.96 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/865.96 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 865.96 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 301,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,125.90/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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