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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 632.72 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 632.72 and 319.11 is: 440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 632.72 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/632.72 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 632.72 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 201,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,905.68/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.04

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