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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.29, 862.86 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.29, 862.86 and 345.54 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.29 : 862.86 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.29/862.86 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.29x = 862.86 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.29x = 298,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,152.64/625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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