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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.55, 866.03 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.55, 866.03 and 347.79 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.55 : 866.03 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.55/866.03 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.55x = 866.03 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.55x = 301,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,197.60/627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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