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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.75, 631.70 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.75, 631.70 and 310.43 is: 428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.75 : 631.70 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.75/631.70 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.75x = 631.70 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.75x = 196,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,099.82/457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.40

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