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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 631.91 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 631.91 and 310.86 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 631.91 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/631.91 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 631.91 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 196,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,435.54/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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