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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 632.54 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 632.54 and 318.74 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 632.54 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/632.54 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 632.54 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 201,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,613.43/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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