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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.65, 867.48 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.65, 867.48 and 348.87 is: 481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.65 : 867.48 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.65/867.48 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.65x = 867.48 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.65x = 302,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,637.75/628.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.41

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