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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.99, 863.83 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.99, 863.83 and 346.20 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.99 : 863.83 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.99/863.83 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.99x = 863.83 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.99x = 299,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,056.11/625.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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