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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.09, 627.82 and 345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.09, 627.82 and 345.30 is: 475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.09 : 627.82 = 345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.09/627.82 = 345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.09x = 627.82 × 345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.09x = 216,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,786.25/456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.31

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