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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 866.50 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 866.50 and 348.15 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 866.50 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/866.50 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 866.50 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 301,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,671.98/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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