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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.61, 866.05 and 347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.61, 866.05 and 347.83 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.61 : 866.05 = 347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.61/866.05 = 347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.61x = 866.05 × 347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.61x = 301,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,240.01/627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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