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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 627.44 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 627.44 and 315.16 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 627.44 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/627.44 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 627.44 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 197,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,744.72/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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