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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 628.65 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 628.65 and 331.25 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 628.65 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/628.65 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 628.65 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 208,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,240.31/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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