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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 632.63 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 632.63 and 318.51 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 632.63 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/632.63 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 632.63 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 201,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,497.39/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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