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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 631.23 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 631.23 and 310.13 is: 428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 631.23 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/631.23 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 631.23 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 195,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,763.36/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.12

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