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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 624.90 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 624.90 and 342.63 is: 472.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 624.90 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/624.90 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 624.90 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 214,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,109.49/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.65

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