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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 631.17 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 631.17 and 317.68 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 631.17 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/631.17 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 631.17 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 200,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,510.09/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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