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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 625.03 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 625.03 and 347.78 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 625.03 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/625.03 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 625.03 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 217,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,373.63/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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