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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.57 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.57 and 348.96 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.57 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.57 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.57 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 302,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,747.23/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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