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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.73, 628.98 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.73, 628.98 and 331.95 is: 458.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.73 : 628.98 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.73/628.98 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.73x = 628.98 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.73x = 208,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,791.02/455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.15

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