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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.98, 629.10 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.98, 629.10 and 316.18 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.98 : 629.10 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.98/629.10 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.98x = 629.10 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.98x = 198,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,908.84/455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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