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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.60 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.60 and 345.30 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.60 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.60 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.60 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 297,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,852.76/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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