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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 630.98 and 319.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 630.98 and 319.45 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 630.98 = 319.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/630.98 = 319.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 630.98 × 319.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 201,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,566.56/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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