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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 867.11 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 867.11 and 348.57 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 867.11 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/867.11 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 867.11 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 302,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,248.53/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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