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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 866.80 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 866.80 and 348.38 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 866.80 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/866.80 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 866.80 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 301,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,974.37/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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