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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 866.23 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 866.23 and 347.95 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 866.23 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/866.23 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 866.23 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 301,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,400.40/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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