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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 862.90 and 345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 862.90 and 345.52 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 862.90 = 345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/862.90 = 345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 862.90 × 345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 298,146.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,146.51/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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