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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 627.80 and 344.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 627.80 and 344.85 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 627.80 = 344.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/627.80 = 344.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 627.80 × 344.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 216,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,495.11/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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