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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 632.70 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 632.70 and 311.74 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 632.70 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/632.70 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 632.70 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 197,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,237.90/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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