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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 631.44 and 318.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 631.44 and 318.17 is: 438.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 631.44 = 318.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/631.44 = 318.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 631.44 × 318.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 200,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,900.52/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.93

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