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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.43, 867.27 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.43, 867.27 and 348.70 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.43 : 867.27 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.43/867.27 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.43x = 867.27 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.43x = 302,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,417.05/628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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