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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 623.32 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 623.32 and 341.49 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 623.32 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/623.32 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 623.32 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 212,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,857.55/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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