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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.25, 862.84 and 341.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.25, 862.84 and 341.67 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.25 : 862.84 = 341.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.25/862.84 = 341.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.25x = 862.84 × 341.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.25x = 294,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,800.52/625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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