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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 627.69 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 627.69 and 344.30 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 627.69 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/627.69 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 627.69 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 216,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,113.67/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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