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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.71, 625.14 and 348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.71, 625.14 and 348.83 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.71 : 625.14 = 348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.71/625.14 = 348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.71x = 625.14 × 348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.71x = 218,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,062.72/452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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