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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.13, 862.67 and 345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.13, 862.67 and 345.35 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.13 : 862.67 = 345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.13/862.67 = 345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.13x = 862.67 × 345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.13x = 297,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,921.36/625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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