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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 628.89 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 628.89 and 344.40 is: 475.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 628.89 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/628.89 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 628.89 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 216,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,589.72/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.91

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