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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 626.81 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 626.81 and 349.38 is: 481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 626.81 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/626.81 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 626.81 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 218,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,993.13/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.50

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