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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 629.14 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 629.14 and 315.87 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 629.14 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/629.14 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 629.14 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 198,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,726.45/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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