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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.30, 862.91 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.30, 862.91 and 345.52 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.30 : 862.91 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.30/862.91 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.30x = 862.91 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.30x = 298,152.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,152.66/625.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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