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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.92, 631.77 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.92, 631.77 and 318 is: 438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.92 : 631.77 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.92/631.77 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.92x = 631.77 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.92x = 200,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,902.86/457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.73

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