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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 627.21 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 627.21 and 343.98 is: 474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 627.21 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/627.21 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 627.21 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 215,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,747.70/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.13

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