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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.30, 867 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.30, 867 and 348.51 is: 480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.30 : 867 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.30/867 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.30x = 867 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.30x = 302,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,153.84/628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.91

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