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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.45, 867.24 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.45, 867.24 and 348.68 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.45 : 867.24 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.45/867.24 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.45x = 867.24 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.45x = 302,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,391.24/628.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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