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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 866.78 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 866.78 and 348.38 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 866.78 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/866.78 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 866.78 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 301,967.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,967.30/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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