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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 866.75 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 866.75 and 348.32 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 866.75 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/866.75 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 866.75 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 301,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,906.36/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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