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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 629.32 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 629.32 and 350.70 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 629.32 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/629.32 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 629.32 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 220,701.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,701.65/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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