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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 631.89 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 631.89 and 310.74 is: 429.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 631.89 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/631.89 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 631.89 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 196,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,353.50/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.08

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