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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 628.32 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 628.32 and 331.08 is: 456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 628.32 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/628.32 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 628.32 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 208,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,024.19/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.55

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