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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 866.38 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 866.38 and 348.02 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 866.38 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/866.38 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 866.38 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 301,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,519.80/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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