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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 628.14 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 628.14 and 315.18 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 628.14 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/628.14 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 628.14 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 197,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,977.17/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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