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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 626.20 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 626.20 and 342.54 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 626.20 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/626.20 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 626.20 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 214,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,498.55/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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