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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 626.39 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 626.39 and 343.28 is: 473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 626.39 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/626.39 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 626.39 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 215,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,027.16/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.87

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