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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 863.35 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 863.35 and 345.87 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 863.35 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/863.35 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 863.35 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 298,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,606.86/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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