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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 627.55 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 627.55 and 343.39 is: 474.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 627.55 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/627.55 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 627.55 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 215,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,493.14/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.54

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