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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 866.70 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 866.70 and 348.33 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 866.70 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/866.70 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 866.70 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 301,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,902.33/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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