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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 863.34 and 345.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 863.34 and 345.81 is: 477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 863.34 = 345.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/863.34 = 345.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 863.34 × 345.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 298,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,551.61/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.23

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