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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.46, 867.32 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.46, 867.32 and 348.70 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.46 : 867.32 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.46/867.32 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.46x = 867.32 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.46x = 302,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,434.48/628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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