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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 628.84 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 628.84 and 315.75 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 628.84 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/628.84 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 628.84 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 198,556.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,556.23/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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