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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 632.61 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 632.61 and 311.04 is: 429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 632.61 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/632.61 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 632.61 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 196,767.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,767.01/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.44

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