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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.15, 630.32 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.15, 630.32 and 317.39 is: 437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.15 : 630.32 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.15/630.32 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.15x = 630.32 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.15x = 200,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,052.53/457.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.61

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