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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 632.41 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 632.41 and 318.87 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 632.41 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/632.41 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 632.41 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 201,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,655.78/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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