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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 628.40 and 438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 628.40 and 438.90 is: 604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 628.40 = 438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/628.40 = 438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 628.40 × 438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 275,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,804.76/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.95

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