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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 632.60 and 318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 632.60 and 318.77 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 632.60 = 318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/632.60 = 318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 632.60 × 318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 201,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,653.11/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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