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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 627.93 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 627.93 and 344.61 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 627.93 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/627.93 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 627.93 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 216,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,390.96/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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