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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 625.25 and 336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 625.25 and 336.98 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 625.25 = 336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/625.25 = 336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 625.25 × 336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 210,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,696.75/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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