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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.38, 627.11 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.38, 627.11 and 349.29 is: 482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.38 : 627.11 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.38/627.11 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.38x = 627.11 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.38x = 219,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,041.51/454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.07

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