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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 863.11 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 863.11 and 345.68 is: 477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 863.11 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/863.11 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 863.11 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 298,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,359.22/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.03

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