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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.68 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.68 and 349.14 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.68 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.68 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.68 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 301,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,196.10/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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