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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 863.56 and 346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 863.56 and 346 is: 477.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 863.56 = 346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/863.56 = 346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 863.56 × 346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 298,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,791.76/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.49

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