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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 626.03 and 348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 626.03 and 348.33 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 626.03 = 348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/626.03 = 348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 626.03 × 348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 218,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,062.25/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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