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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 627.53 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 627.53 and 343.40 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 627.53 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/627.53 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 627.53 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 215,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,488.95/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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