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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 625.48 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 625.48 and 342.76 is: 472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 625.48 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/625.48 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 625.48 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 214,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,389.52/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.93

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