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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 633.55 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 633.55 and 311.10 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 633.55 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/633.55 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 633.55 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 197,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,092.68/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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