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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 627.51 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 627.51 and 343.40 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 627.51 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/627.51 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 627.51 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 215,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,483.80/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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