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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 627.98 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 627.98 and 317.24 is: 437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 627.98 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/627.98 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 627.98 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 199,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,220.38/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.69

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