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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 628.58 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 628.58 and 439.40 is: 606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 628.58 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/628.58 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 628.58 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 276,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,198.05/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.50

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