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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 632.17 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 632.17 and 310.62 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 632.17 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/632.17 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 632.17 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 196,364.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,364.65/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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