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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.27, 862.88 and 345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.27, 862.88 and 345.50 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.27 : 862.88 = 345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.27/862.88 = 345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.27x = 862.88 × 345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.27x = 298,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,119.00/625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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