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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 630.93 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 630.93 and 317.54 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 630.93 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/630.93 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 630.93 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 200,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,342.36/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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