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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 626.52 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 626.52 and 343.38 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 626.52 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/626.52 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 626.52 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 215,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,134.44/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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