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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 866.30 and 351.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 866.30 and 351.75 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 866.30 = 351.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/866.30 = 351.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 866.30 × 351.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 304,719.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,719.27/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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