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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 631.76 and 317.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 631.76 and 317.85 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 631.76 = 317.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/631.76 = 317.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 631.76 × 317.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 200,804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,804.92/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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