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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 632.49 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 632.49 and 316.51 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 632.49 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/632.49 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 632.49 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 200,189.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,189.41/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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