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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.41, 867.14 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.41, 867.14 and 348.57 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.41 : 867.14 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.41/867.14 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.41x = 867.14 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.41x = 302,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,258.55/628.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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