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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.54, 867.38 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.54, 867.38 and 348.78 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.54 : 867.38 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.54/867.38 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.54x = 867.38 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.54x = 302,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,524.80/628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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