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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 866.97 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 866.97 and 348.48 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 866.97 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/866.97 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 866.97 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 302,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,121.71/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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