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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 628.32 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 628.32 and 344.16 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 628.32 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/628.32 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 628.32 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 216,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,242.61/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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