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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 867.13 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 867.13 and 348.58 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 867.13 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/867.13 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 867.13 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 302,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,264.18/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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