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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 632.52 and 319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 632.52 and 319.76 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 632.52 = 319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/632.52 = 319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 632.52 × 319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 202,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,254.60/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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