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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.00, 866.63 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.00, 866.63 and 348.21 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.00 : 866.63 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.00/866.63 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.00x = 866.63 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.00x = 301,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,770.10/628.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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