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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 627.46 and 344.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 627.46 and 344.49 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 627.46 = 344.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/627.46 = 344.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 627.46 × 344.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 216,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,153.70/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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