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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 633.06 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 633.06 and 311.10 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 633.06 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/633.06 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 633.06 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 196,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,944.97/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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