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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 627.37 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 627.37 and 415.95 is: 573.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 627.37 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/627.37 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 627.37 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 260,953.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,953.21/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.33

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