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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 866.80 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 866.80 and 348.35 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 866.80 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/866.80 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 866.80 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 301,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,949.78/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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