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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 866.68 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 866.68 and 348.31 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 866.68 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/866.68 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 866.68 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 301,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,873.31/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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