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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 627.18 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 627.18 and 349.16 is: 482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 627.18 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/627.18 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 627.18 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 218,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,981.72/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.07

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