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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 628.92 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 628.92 and 433.70 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 628.92 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/628.92 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 628.92 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 272,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,759.46/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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