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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.27, 631.66 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.27, 631.66 and 310.64 is: 428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.27 : 631.66 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.27/631.66 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.27x = 631.66 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.27x = 196,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,218.86/458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.17

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