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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 633.66 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 633.66 and 311.18 is: 429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 633.66 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/633.66 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 633.66 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 197,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,182.32/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.78

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