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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.51, 628.48 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.51, 628.48 and 338.87 is: 467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.51 : 628.48 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.51/628.48 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.51x = 628.48 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.51x = 212,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,973.02/455.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.55

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