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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 863.15 and 345.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 863.15 and 345.71 is: 477.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 863.15 = 345.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/863.15 = 345.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 863.15 × 345.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 298,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,394.84/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.06

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