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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.61, 867.46 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.61, 867.46 and 348.86 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.61 : 867.46 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.61/867.46 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.61x = 867.46 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.61x = 302,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,619.17/628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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