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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.36, 628.98 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.36, 628.98 and 339.44 is: 468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.36 : 628.98 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.36/628.98 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.36x = 628.98 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.36x = 213,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,500.97/455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.86

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