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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 866.17 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 866.17 and 347.88 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 866.17 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/866.17 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 866.17 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 301,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,323.22/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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