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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.78, 631.94 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.78, 631.94 and 310.86 is: 429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.78 : 631.94 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.78/631.94 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.78x = 631.94 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.78x = 196,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,444.87/457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.13

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