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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.81, 863.58 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.81, 863.58 and 346.04 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.81 : 863.58 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.81/863.58 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.81x = 863.58 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.81x = 298,829.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,829.77/625.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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