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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 628.02 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 628.02 and 344.36 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 628.02 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/628.02 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 628.02 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 216,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,264.97/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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