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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.88, 684.68 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.88, 684.68 and 431.36 is: 647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.88 : 684.68 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.88/684.68 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.88x = 684.68 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.88x = 295,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,343.56/455.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.85

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