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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 626.08 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 626.08 and 343.20 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 626.08 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/626.08 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 626.08 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 214,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,870.66/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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