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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 624.72 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 624.72 and 347.88 is: 479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 624.72 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/624.72 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 624.72 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 217,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,327.59/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.80

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