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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 628.20 and 345.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 628.20 and 345.21 is: 475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 628.20 = 345.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/628.20 = 345.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 628.20 × 345.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 216,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,860.92/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.81

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