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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.97, 866.58 and 348.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.97, 866.58 and 348.19 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.97 : 866.58 = 348.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.97/866.58 = 348.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.97x = 866.58 × 348.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.97x = 301,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,734.49/627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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