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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 626.08 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 626.08 and 343.49 is: 473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 626.08 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/626.08 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 626.08 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 215,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,052.22/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.47

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