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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.73, 623.81 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.73, 623.81 and 347.80 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.73 : 623.81 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.73/623.81 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.73x = 623.81 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.73x = 216,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,961.12/452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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