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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.81, 867.76 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.81, 867.76 and 349.02 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.81 : 867.76 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.81/867.76 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.81x = 867.76 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.81x = 302,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,865.60/628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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