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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 627.56 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 627.56 and 445.54 is: 613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 627.56 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/627.56 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 627.56 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 279,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,603.08/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.49

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