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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 628.04 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 628.04 and 437.78 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 628.04 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/628.04 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 628.04 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 274,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,942.73/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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