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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 865.86 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 865.86 and 347.75 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 865.86 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/865.86 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 865.86 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 301,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,098.49/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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