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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 862.59 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 862.59 and 345.32 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 862.59 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/862.59 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 862.59 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 297,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,872.60/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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