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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 862.73 and 345.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 862.73 and 345.43 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 862.73 = 345.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/862.73 = 345.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 862.73 × 345.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 298,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,013.47/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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