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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 863.40 and 345.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 863.40 and 345.93 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 863.40 = 345.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/863.40 = 345.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 863.40 × 345.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 298,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,674.02/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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