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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 863.79 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 863.79 and 346.20 is: 477.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 863.79 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/863.79 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 863.79 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 299,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,042.96/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.74

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