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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 626.35 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 626.35 and 348.56 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 626.35 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/626.35 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 626.35 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 218,321.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,321.25/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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