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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.85, 628.98 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.85, 628.98 and 432.78 is: 597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.85 : 628.98 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.85/628.98 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.85x = 628.98 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.85x = 272,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,209.96/455.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.15

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