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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 866.83 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 866.83 and 348.40 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 866.83 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/866.83 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 866.83 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 301,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,997.50/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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