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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 632.54 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 632.54 and 318.98 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 632.54 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/632.54 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 632.54 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 201,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,769.99/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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