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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.79, 866.41 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.79, 866.41 and 348.11 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.79 : 866.41 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.79/866.41 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.79x = 866.41 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.79x = 301,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,607.28/627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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