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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 866.31 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 866.31 and 348.03 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 866.31 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/866.31 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 866.31 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 301,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,501.87/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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