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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 862.65 and 345.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 862.65 and 345.37 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 862.65 = 345.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/862.65 = 345.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 862.65 × 345.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 297,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,933.43/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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