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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 631.80 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 631.80 and 310.96 is: 428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 631.80 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/631.80 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 631.80 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 196,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,464.53/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.59

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