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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.29, 628.06 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.29, 628.06 and 344.58 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.29 : 628.06 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.29/628.06 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.29x = 628.06 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.29x = 216,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,416.91/455.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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