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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 628.29 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 628.29 and 350.51 is: 483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 628.29 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/628.29 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 628.29 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 220,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,218.79/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.57

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