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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.45, 625.41 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.45, 625.41 and 348.39 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.45 : 625.41 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.45/625.41 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.45x = 625.41 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.45x = 217,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,886.59/453.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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