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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 862.97 and 345.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 862.97 and 345.58 is: 476.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 862.97 = 345.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/862.97 = 345.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 862.97 × 345.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 298,221.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,221.29/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.93

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