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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 628.81 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 628.81 and 350.34 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 628.81 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/628.81 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 628.81 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 220,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,297.30/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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