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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 628.70 and 344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 628.70 and 344.86 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 628.70 = 344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/628.70 = 344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 628.70 × 344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 216,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,813.48/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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