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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 863.35 and 345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 863.35 and 345.90 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 863.35 = 345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/863.35 = 345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 863.35 × 345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 298,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,637.75/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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