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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 625.95 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 625.95 and 342.12 is: 471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 625.95 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/625.95 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 625.95 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 214,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,150.01/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.74

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