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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 866.59 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 866.59 and 348.20 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 866.59 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/866.59 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 866.59 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 301,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,746.64/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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