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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.63, 863.31 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.63, 863.31 and 345.86 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.63 : 863.31 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.63/863.31 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.63x = 863.31 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.63x = 298,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,587.74/625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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