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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 866.36 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 866.36 and 348.06 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 866.36 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/866.36 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 866.36 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 301,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,549.38/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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