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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.16, 628.38 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.16, 628.38 and 313.59 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.16 : 628.38 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.16/628.38 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.16x = 628.38 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.16x = 197,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,053.68/455.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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