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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.65, 866.18 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.65, 866.18 and 347.90 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.65 : 866.18 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.65/866.18 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.65x = 866.18 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.65x = 301,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,338.60/627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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