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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 867.30 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 867.30 and 348.72 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 867.30 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/867.30 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 867.30 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 302,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,444.86/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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