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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 863.08 and 345.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 863.08 and 345.65 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 863.08 = 345.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/863.08 = 345.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 863.08 × 345.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 298,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,318.42/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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