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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.68, 632.78 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.68, 632.78 and 311.40 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.68 : 632.78 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.68/632.78 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.68x = 632.78 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.68x = 197,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,047.69/458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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