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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 628.96 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 628.96 and 344.54 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 628.96 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/628.96 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 628.96 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 216,701.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,701.88/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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