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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 626.76 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 626.76 and 343.42 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 626.76 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/626.76 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 626.76 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 215,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,241.92/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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