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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.62, 866.12 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.62, 866.12 and 347.90 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.62 : 866.12 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.62/866.12 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.62x = 866.12 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.62x = 301,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,317.08/627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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