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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 867.08 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 867.08 and 348.54 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 867.08 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/867.08 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 867.08 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 302,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,212.06/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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