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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 628.97 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 628.97 and 440.54 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 628.97 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/628.97 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 628.97 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 277,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,081.10/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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