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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 626.32 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 626.32 and 349.04 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 626.32 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/626.32 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 626.32 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 218,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,610.73/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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