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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 867.56 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 867.56 and 348.89 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 867.56 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/867.56 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 867.56 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 302,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,683.01/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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