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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 866.73 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 866.73 and 348.28 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 866.73 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/866.73 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 866.73 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 301,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,864.72/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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