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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 628.58 and 331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 628.58 and 331.33 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 628.58 = 331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/628.58 = 331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 628.58 × 331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 208,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,266.67/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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