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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 633.17 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 633.17 and 318.87 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 633.17 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/633.17 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 633.17 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 201,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,899.72/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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