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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 632.37 and 318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 632.37 and 318.61 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 632.37 = 318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/632.37 = 318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 632.37 × 318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 201,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,479.41/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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