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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.45, 628.72 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.45, 628.72 and 350.49 is: 483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.45 : 628.72 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.45/628.72 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.45x = 628.72 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.45x = 220,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,362.54/455.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.84

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