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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 632.26 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 632.26 and 311.06 is: 429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 632.26 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/632.26 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 632.26 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 196,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,670.80/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.30

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