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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.53 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.53 and 348.90 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.53 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.53 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.53 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 302,676.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,676.88/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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