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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 866.64 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 866.64 and 348.24 is: 480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 866.64 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/866.64 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 866.64 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 301,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,798.71/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.53

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