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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.83, 866.38 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.83, 866.38 and 347.96 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.83 : 866.38 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.83/866.38 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.83x = 866.38 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.83x = 301,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,465.58/627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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