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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 625.58 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 625.58 and 349.40 is: 482.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 625.58 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/625.58 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 625.58 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 218,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,577.65/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.43

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