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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 862.98 and 345.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 862.98 and 345.55 is: 476.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 862.98 = 345.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/862.98 = 345.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 862.98 × 345.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 298,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,202.74/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.86

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