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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.07, 866.73 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.07, 866.73 and 348.32 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.07 : 866.73 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.07/866.73 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.07x = 866.73 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.07x = 301,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,895.06/628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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