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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 862.82 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 862.82 and 349.16 is: 481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 862.82 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/862.82 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 862.82 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 301,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,262.23/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.90

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