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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 625.74 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 625.74 and 347.82 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 625.74 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/625.74 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 625.74 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 217,644.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,644.89/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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