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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.85, 629.55 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.85, 629.55 and 316.32 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.85 : 629.55 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.85/629.55 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.85x = 629.55 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.85x = 199,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,139.26/455.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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