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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 862.86 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 862.86 and 345.48 is: 476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 862.86 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/862.86 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 862.86 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 298,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,100.87/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.76

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