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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 628.73 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 628.73 and 344.96 is: 476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 628.73 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/628.73 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 628.73 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 216,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,881.83/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.15

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