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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 629.24 and 315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 629.24 and 315.83 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 629.24 = 315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/629.24 = 315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 629.24 × 315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 198,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,729.32/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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