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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.63, 866.07 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.63, 866.07 and 347.86 is: 480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.63 : 866.07 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.63/866.07 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.63x = 866.07 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.63x = 301,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,271.11/627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.01

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