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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 863.76 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 863.76 and 346.16 is: 477.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 863.76 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/863.76 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 863.76 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 299,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,002.62/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.69

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