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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 628.77 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 628.77 and 344.64 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 628.77 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/628.77 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 628.77 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 216,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,699.29/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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