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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 626.38 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 626.38 and 348.58 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 626.38 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/626.38 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 626.38 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 218,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,338.67/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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