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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 628.03 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 628.03 and 342.96 is: 473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 628.03 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/628.03 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 628.03 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 215,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,387.76/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.44

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