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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.77, 631.77 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.77, 631.77 and 310.35 is: 428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.77 : 631.77 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.77/631.77 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.77x = 631.77 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.77x = 196,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,069.82/457.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.32

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