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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 627.12 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 627.12 and 349.44 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 627.12 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/627.12 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 627.12 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 219,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,140.81/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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