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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 632.16 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 632.16 and 318.42 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 632.16 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/632.16 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 632.16 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 201,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,292.39/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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