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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 628.63 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 628.63 and 316.17 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 628.63 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/628.63 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 628.63 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 198,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,752.58/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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