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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 862.84 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 862.84 and 345.48 is: 476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 862.84 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/862.84 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 862.84 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 298,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,093.96/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.78

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