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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 633.26 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 633.26 and 319.18 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 633.26 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/633.26 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 633.26 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 202,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,123.93/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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