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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.58, 630.54 and 317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.58, 630.54 and 317.06 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.58 : 630.54 = 317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.58/630.54 = 317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.58x = 630.54 × 317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.58x = 199,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,919.01/456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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