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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.33, 626.87 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.33, 626.87 and 415.37 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.33 : 626.87 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.33/626.87 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.33x = 626.87 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.33x = 260,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,380.92/455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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