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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 629.76 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 629.76 and 331.80 is: 458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 629.76 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/629.76 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 629.76 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 208,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,954.37/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.47

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