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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 867.11 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 867.11 and 348.59 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 867.11 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/867.11 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 867.11 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 302,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,259.80/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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