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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 866.55 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 866.55 and 348.22 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 866.55 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/866.55 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 866.55 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 301,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,745.60/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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