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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 866.53 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 866.53 and 348.19 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 866.53 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/866.53 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 866.53 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 301,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,715.35/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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