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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 863.31 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 863.31 and 345.80 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 863.31 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/863.31 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 863.31 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 298,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,534.76/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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