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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 628.86 and 315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 628.86 and 315.73 is: 435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 628.86 = 315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/628.86 = 315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 628.86 × 315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 198,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,549.97/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.73

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