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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.69, 863.45 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.69, 863.45 and 345.93 is: 477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.69 : 863.45 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.69/863.45 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.69x = 863.45 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.69x = 298,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,690.24/625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.37

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