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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.87, 866.37 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.87, 866.37 and 348.09 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.87 : 866.37 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.87/866.37 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.87x = 866.37 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.87x = 301,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,574.73/627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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