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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 632.26 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 632.26 and 318.02 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 632.26 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/632.26 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 632.26 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 201,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,071.33/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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