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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 631.87 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 631.87 and 325.13 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 631.87 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/631.87 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 631.87 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 205,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,435.11/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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