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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 629.24 and 345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 629.24 and 345.28 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 629.24 = 345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/629.24 = 345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 629.24 × 345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 217,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,263.99/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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