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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.15, 629.16 and 405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.15, 629.16 and 405.03 is: 559.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.15 : 629.16 = 405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.15/629.16 = 405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.15x = 629.16 × 405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.15x = 254,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,828.67/455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.88

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