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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 628.56 and 331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 628.56 and 331.59 is: 457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 628.56 = 331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/628.56 = 331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 628.56 × 331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 208,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,426.57/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.15

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