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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 863.66 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 863.66 and 346.08 is: 477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 863.66 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/863.66 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 863.66 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 298,895.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,895.45/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.56

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