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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.45, 626.79 and 349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.45, 626.79 and 349.39 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.45 : 626.79 = 349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.45/626.79 = 349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.45x = 626.79 × 349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.45x = 218,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,994.16/454.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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