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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 633.06 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 633.06 and 310.74 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 633.06 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/633.06 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 633.06 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 196,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,720.47/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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