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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 632.52 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 632.52 and 317.02 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 632.52 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/632.52 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 632.52 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 200,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,521.49/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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