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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 863.07 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 863.07 and 345.64 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 863.07 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/863.07 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 863.07 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 298,309.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,309.79/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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