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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 629.20 and 344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 629.20 and 344.78 is: 476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 629.20 = 344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/629.20 = 344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 629.20 × 344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 216,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,935.58/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.21

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