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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.69, 867.62 and 348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.69, 867.62 and 348.95 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.69 : 867.62 = 348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.69/867.62 = 348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.69x = 867.62 × 348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.69x = 302,756.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,756.42/628.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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