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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.25, 862.82 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.25, 862.82 and 345.50 is: 476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.25 : 862.82 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.25/862.82 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.25x = 862.82 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.25x = 298,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,098.27/625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.77

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