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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 867.60 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 867.60 and 348.96 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 867.60 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/867.60 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 867.60 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 302,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,757.70/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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