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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 867.18 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 867.18 and 348.62 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 867.18 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/867.18 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 867.18 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 302,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,316.29/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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