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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 626.31 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 626.31 and 343.30 is: 473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 626.31 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/626.31 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 626.31 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 215,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,012.22/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.57

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