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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.49, 867.26 and 348.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.49, 867.26 and 348.73 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.49 : 867.26 = 348.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.49/867.26 = 348.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.49x = 867.26 × 348.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.49x = 302,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,438.28/628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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