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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 631.53 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 631.53 and 317.48 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 631.53 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/631.53 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 631.53 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 200,494.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,494.99/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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