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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 867.56 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 867.56 and 348.92 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 867.56 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/867.56 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 867.56 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 302,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,705.57/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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