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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.50 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.50 and 348.86 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.50 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.50 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.50 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 302,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,636.47/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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