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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 631.51 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 631.51 and 317.98 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 631.51 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/631.51 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 631.51 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 200,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,807.54/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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