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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 867.34 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 867.34 and 348.74 is: 481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 867.34 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/867.34 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 867.34 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 302,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,472.90/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.28

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