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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.89, 629.04 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.89, 629.04 and 315.78 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.89 : 629.04 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.89/629.04 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.89x = 629.04 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.89x = 198,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,638.25/455.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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