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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 624.45 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 624.45 and 341.62 is: 471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 624.45 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/624.45 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 624.45 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 213,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,324.61/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.06

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