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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 862.93 and 345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 862.93 and 345.57 is: 476.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 862.93 = 345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/862.93 = 345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 862.93 × 345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 298,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,202.72/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.87

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