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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 631.26 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 631.26 and 317.52 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 631.26 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/631.26 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 631.26 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 200,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,437.68/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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