Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 862.92 and 345.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 625.32, 862.92 and 345.56 is: 476.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625.32 : 862.92 = 345.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625.32/862.92 = 345.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625.32x = 862.92 × 345.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625.32x = 298,186.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,186.32/625.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.85
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