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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 867.63 and 348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 867.63 and 348.93 is: 481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 867.63 = 348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/867.63 = 348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 867.63 × 348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 302,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,742.14/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.53

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