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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 862.66 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 862.66 and 345.35 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 862.66 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/862.66 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 862.66 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 297,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,915.75/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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