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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 866.70 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 866.70 and 348.26 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 866.70 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/866.70 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 866.70 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 301,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,836.94/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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