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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 628.80 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 628.80 and 350.33 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 628.80 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/628.80 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 628.80 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 220,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,284.36/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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