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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 866.90 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 866.90 and 348.42 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 866.90 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/866.90 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 866.90 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 302,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,043.56/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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