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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 628.73 and 438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 628.73 and 438.29 is: 605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 628.73 = 438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/628.73 = 438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 628.73 × 438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 275,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,560.74/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.44

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