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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 866.72 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 866.72 and 348.28 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 866.72 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/866.72 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 866.72 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 301,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,861.24/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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