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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 866.24 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 866.24 and 347.94 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 866.24 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/866.24 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 866.24 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 301,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,399.55/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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