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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 862.74 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 862.74 and 345.40 is: 476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 862.74 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/862.74 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 862.74 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 297,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,990.40/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.68

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