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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 628.76 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 628.76 and 432.54 is: 597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 628.76 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/628.76 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 628.76 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 271,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,964.93/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.70

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