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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 631.80 and 318.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 631.80 and 318.63 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 631.80 = 318.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/631.80 = 318.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 631.80 × 318.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 201,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,312.80/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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