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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.77, 867.71 and 349.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.77, 867.71 and 349.03 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.77 : 867.71 = 349.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.77/867.71 = 349.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.77x = 867.71 × 349.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.77x = 302,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,861.22/628.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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