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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 627.17 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 627.17 and 343.14 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 627.17 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/627.17 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 627.17 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 215,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,207.11/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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