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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.95, 628.57 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.95, 628.57 and 322.77 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.95 : 628.57 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.95/628.57 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.95x = 628.57 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.95x = 202,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,882.13/455.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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