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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 866.25 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 866.25 and 347.99 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 866.25 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/866.25 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 866.25 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 301,442.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,442.01/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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