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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 632.88 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 632.88 and 311.58 is: 429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 632.88 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/632.88 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 632.88 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 197,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,192.75/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.74

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