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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.61, 867.48 and 348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.61, 867.48 and 348.83 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.61 : 867.48 = 348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.61/867.48 = 348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.61x = 867.48 × 348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.61x = 302,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,601.30/628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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