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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.11, 626.13 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.11, 626.13 and 342.40 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.11 : 626.13 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.11/626.13 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.11x = 626.13 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.11x = 214,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,383.78/453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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