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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 624.56 and 341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 624.56 and 341.86 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 624.56 = 341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/624.56 = 341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 624.56 × 341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 213,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,512.08/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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