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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 626.83 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 626.83 and 344.44 is: 474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 626.83 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/626.83 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 626.83 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 215,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,905.33/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.51

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