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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.45, 863.16 and 345.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.45, 863.16 and 345.67 is: 477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.45 : 863.16 = 345.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.45/863.16 = 345.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.45x = 863.16 × 345.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.45x = 298,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,368.52/625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.05

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