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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 863.66 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 863.66 and 346.07 is: 477.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 863.66 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/863.66 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 863.66 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 298,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,889.84/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.58

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