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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 632.12 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 632.12 and 318.25 is: 439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 632.12 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/632.12 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 632.12 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 201,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,170.60/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.07

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