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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.78, 863.58 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.78, 863.58 and 349.78 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.78 : 863.58 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.78/863.58 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.78x = 863.58 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.78x = 302,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,064.30/625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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