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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 866.92 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 866.92 and 348.49 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 866.92 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/866.92 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 866.92 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 302,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,112.95/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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