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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.35, 862.95 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.35, 862.95 and 345.54 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.35 : 862.95 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.35/862.95 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.35x = 862.95 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.35x = 298,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,183.74/625.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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