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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 632.52 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 632.52 and 311.46 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 632.52 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/632.52 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 632.52 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 197,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,004.68/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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