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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 629.10 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 629.10 and 332.04 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 629.10 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/629.10 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 629.10 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 208,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,886.36/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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