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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 862.53 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 862.53 and 345.25 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 862.53 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/862.53 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 862.53 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 297,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,784.17/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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