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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 863.04 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 863.04 and 345.63 is: 476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 863.04 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/863.04 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 863.04 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 298,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,295.10/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.96

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