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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 624.66 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 624.66 and 342.02 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 624.66 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/624.66 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 624.66 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 213,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,646.21/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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