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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 629.03 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 629.03 and 348.43 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 629.03 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/629.03 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 629.03 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 219,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,172.92/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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