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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 627.82 and 343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 627.82 and 343.78 is: 474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 627.82 = 343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/627.82 = 343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 627.82 × 343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 215,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,829.53/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.83

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