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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 628.50 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 628.50 and 248.44 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 628.50 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/628.50 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 628.50 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 156,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,143.90/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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