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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.93, 633.38 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.93, 633.38 and 319.01 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.93 : 633.38 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.93/633.38 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.93x = 633.38 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.93x = 202,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,052.96/458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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