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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 633.10 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 633.10 and 310.76 is: 429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 633.10 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/633.10 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 633.10 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 196,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,742.16/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.21

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