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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 863.16 and 345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 863.16 and 345.73 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 863.16 = 345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/863.16 = 345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 863.16 × 345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 298,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,420.31/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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