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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.73, 866.27 and 347.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.73, 866.27 and 347.97 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.73 : 866.27 = 347.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.73/866.27 = 347.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.73x = 866.27 × 347.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.73x = 301,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,429.90/627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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