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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.87, 631.92 and 310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.87, 631.92 and 310.84 is: 429.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.87 : 631.92 = 310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.87/631.92 = 310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.87x = 631.92 × 310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.87x = 196,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,426.01/457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.00

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