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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 631.62 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 631.62 and 318 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 631.62 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/631.62 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 631.62 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 200,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,855.16/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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