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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 866.48 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 866.48 and 348.12 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 866.48 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/866.48 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 866.48 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 301,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,635.65/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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