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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.52 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.52 and 348.88 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.52 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.52 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.52 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 302,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,660.38/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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