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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 625.44 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 625.44 and 341.90 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 625.44 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/625.44 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 625.44 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 213,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,834.81/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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