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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 626.94 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 626.94 and 442.87 is: 609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 626.94 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/626.94 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 626.94 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 277,651.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,651.35/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.39

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