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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.21, 632.33 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.21, 632.33 and 310.89 is: 429.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.21 : 632.33 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.21/632.33 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.21x = 632.33 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.21x = 196,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,584.37/458.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.03

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