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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 866.61 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 866.61 and 348.21 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 866.61 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/866.61 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 866.61 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 301,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,762.27/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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