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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.86, 867.88 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.86, 867.88 and 349.12 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.86 : 867.88 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.86/867.88 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.86x = 867.88 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.86x = 302,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,994.27/628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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