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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.78, 867.64 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.78, 867.64 and 349.02 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.78 : 867.64 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.78/867.64 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.78x = 867.64 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.78x = 302,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,823.71/628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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