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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.79, 863.57 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.79, 863.57 and 346.02 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.79 : 863.57 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.79/863.57 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.79x = 863.57 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.79x = 298,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,812.49/625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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