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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.77, 867.69 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.77, 867.69 and 348.99 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.77 : 867.69 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.77/867.69 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.77x = 867.69 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.77x = 302,810.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,810.57/628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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