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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.43, 863.05 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.43, 863.05 and 345.63 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.43 : 863.05 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.43/863.05 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.43x = 863.05 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.43x = 298,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,295.97/625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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