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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 627.65 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 627.65 and 347.43 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 627.65 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/627.65 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 627.65 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 218,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,066.36/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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