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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 623.16 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 623.16 and 348.72 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 623.16 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/623.16 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 623.16 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 217,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,308.36/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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