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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 632.84 and 311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 632.84 and 311.20 is: 429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 632.84 = 311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/632.84 = 311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 632.84 × 311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 196,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,939.81/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.44

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