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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.75, 863.52 and 345.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.75, 863.52 and 345.97 is: 477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.75 : 863.52 = 345.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.75/863.52 = 345.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.75x = 863.52 × 345.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.75x = 298,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,752.01/625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.43

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