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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 632.16 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 632.16 and 317.95 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 632.16 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/632.16 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 632.16 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 200,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,990.52/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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