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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 866.03 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 866.03 and 347.78 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 866.03 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/866.03 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 866.03 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 301,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,181.84/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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