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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 629.15 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 629.15 and 351.68 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 629.15 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/629.15 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 629.15 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 221,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,254.57/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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