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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 626.94 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 626.94 and 343.78 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 626.94 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/626.94 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 626.94 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 215,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,527.87/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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