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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 862.99 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 862.99 and 345.60 is: 476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 862.99 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/862.99 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 862.99 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 298,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,249.34/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.92

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