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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.31, 628.40 and 344.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.31, 628.40 and 344.59 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.31 : 628.40 = 344.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.31/628.40 = 344.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.31x = 628.40 × 344.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.31x = 216,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,542.06/455.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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