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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 631.26 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 631.26 and 310.32 is: 428.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 631.26 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/631.26 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 631.26 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 195,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,892.60/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.63

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