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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 626.36 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 626.36 and 343.34 is: 473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 626.36 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/626.36 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 626.36 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 215,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,054.44/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.60

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