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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 867.08 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 867.08 and 348.60 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 867.08 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/867.08 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 867.08 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 302,264.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,264.09/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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