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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 625 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 625 and 342.75 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 625 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/625 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 625 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 214,218.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,218.75/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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