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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 628.32 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 628.32 and 248.28 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 628.32 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/628.32 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 628.32 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 155,999.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,999.29/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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