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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 866.39 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 866.39 and 348.04 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 866.39 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/866.39 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 866.39 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 301,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,538.38/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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