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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 628.02 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 628.02 and 343.86 is: 475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 628.02 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/628.02 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 628.02 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 215,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,950.96/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.20

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