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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.65, 632.38 and 318.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.65, 632.38 and 318.89 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.65 : 632.38 = 318.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.65/632.38 = 318.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.65x = 632.38 × 318.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.65x = 201,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,659.66/458.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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