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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 627.35 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 627.35 and 350.37 is: 482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 627.35 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/627.35 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 627.35 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 219,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,802.87/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.80

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