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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 625.77 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 625.77 and 343.32 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 625.77 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/625.77 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 625.77 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 214,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,839.36/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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