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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.77, 629.26 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.77, 629.26 and 315.84 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.77 : 629.26 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.77/629.26 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.77x = 629.26 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.77x = 198,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,745.48/455.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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