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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.69, 631.36 and 310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.69, 631.36 and 310.40 is: 428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.69 : 631.36 = 310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.69/631.36 = 310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.69x = 631.36 × 310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.69x = 195,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,974.14/457.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.18

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