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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 628.23 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 628.23 and 331.20 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 628.23 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/628.23 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 628.23 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 208,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,069.78/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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