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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 866.97 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 866.97 and 348.51 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 866.97 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/866.97 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 866.97 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 302,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,147.71/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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