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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 624.78 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 624.78 and 342.84 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 624.78 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/624.78 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 624.78 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 214,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,199.58/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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