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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 866.43 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 866.43 and 348.08 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 866.43 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/866.43 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 866.43 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 301,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,582.62/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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