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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 631.46 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 631.46 and 317.45 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 631.46 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/631.46 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 631.46 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 200,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,454.61/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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