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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.82, 867.75 and 349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.82, 867.75 and 349.06 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.82 : 867.75 = 349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.82/867.75 = 349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.82x = 867.75 × 349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.82x = 302,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,896.82/628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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