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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 632.14 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 632.14 and 310.86 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 632.14 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/632.14 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 632.14 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 196,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,506.26/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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