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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 866.71 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 866.71 and 348.32 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 866.71 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/866.71 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 866.71 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 301,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,890.15/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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