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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 627.12 and 350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 627.12 and 350.07 is: 482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 627.12 = 350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/627.12 = 350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 627.12 × 350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 219,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,535.90/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.10

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