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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 632.10 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 632.10 and 318.70 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 632.10 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/632.10 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 632.10 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 201,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,450.27/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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