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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 632.56 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 632.56 and 318.64 is: 439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 632.56 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/632.56 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 632.56 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 201,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,558.92/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.51

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