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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 625.23 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 625.23 and 348.17 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 625.23 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/625.23 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 625.23 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 217,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,683.20/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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