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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.62, 863.41 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.62, 863.41 and 345.88 is: 477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.62 : 863.41 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.62/863.41 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.62x = 863.41 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.62x = 298,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,636.25/625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.34

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