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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.31, 624.09 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.31, 624.09 and 347.52 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.31 : 624.09 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.31/624.09 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.31x = 624.09 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.31x = 216,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,880.64/452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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