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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 866.50 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 866.50 and 348.12 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 866.50 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/866.50 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 866.50 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 301,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,645.11/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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