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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 627.80 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 627.80 and 349.96 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 627.80 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/627.80 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 627.80 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 219,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,704.89/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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