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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 633.20 and 319.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 633.20 and 319.10 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 633.20 = 319.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/633.20 = 319.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 633.20 × 319.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 202,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,049.36/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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