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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 867.07 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 867.07 and 348.56 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 867.07 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/867.07 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 867.07 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 302,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,225.92/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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