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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.73, 626.22 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.73, 626.22 and 343.01 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.73 : 626.22 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.73/626.22 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.73x = 626.22 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.73x = 214,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,799.04/453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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