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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.69, 866.16 and 347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.69, 866.16 and 347.91 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.69 : 866.16 = 347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.69/866.16 = 347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.69x = 866.16 × 347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.69x = 301,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,345.88/627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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