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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.58, 627 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.58, 627 and 437.64 is: 602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.58 : 627 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.58/627 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.58x = 627 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.58x = 274,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,400.28/455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.31

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