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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.15, 683.42 and 436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.15, 683.42 and 436.43 is: 655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.15 : 683.42 = 436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.15/683.42 = 436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.15x = 683.42 × 436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.15x = 298,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,259.39/455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.31

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