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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 865.96 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 865.96 and 347.76 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 865.96 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/865.96 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 865.96 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 301,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,146.25/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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