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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 628.31 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 628.31 and 313.53 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 628.31 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/628.31 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 628.31 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 196,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,994.03/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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