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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 627.60 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 627.60 and 350.32 is: 482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 627.60 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/627.60 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 627.60 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 219,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,860.83/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.74

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