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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 627 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 627 and 433.28 is: 596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 627 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/627 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 627 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 271,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,666.56/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.86

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