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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 867.92 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 867.92 and 349.18 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 867.92 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/867.92 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 867.92 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 303,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,056.39/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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