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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 633.01 and 311.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 633.01 and 311.57 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 633.01 = 311.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/633.01 = 311.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 633.01 × 311.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 197,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,222.20/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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