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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.04, 862.48 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.04, 862.48 and 349.04 is: 481.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.04 : 862.48 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.04/862.48 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.04x = 862.48 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.04x = 301,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,040.02/625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.63

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