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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 632.54 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 632.54 and 311.16 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 632.54 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/632.54 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 632.54 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 196,821.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,821.15/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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