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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 628.23 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 628.23 and 295.80 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 628.23 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/628.23 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 628.23 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 185,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,830.43/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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