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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 866.76 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 866.76 and 348.31 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 866.76 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/866.76 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 866.76 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 301,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,901.18/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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