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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 867.87 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 867.87 and 349.16 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 867.87 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/867.87 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 867.87 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 303,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,025.49/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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