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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 867.87 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 867.87 and 349.13 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 867.87 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/867.87 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 867.87 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 302,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,999.45/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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