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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 867.92 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 867.92 and 349.17 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 867.92 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/867.92 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 867.92 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 303,049.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,049.88/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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