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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 867.80 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 867.80 and 349.07 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 867.80 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/867.80 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 867.80 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 302,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,922.95/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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