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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.11, 633.74 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.11, 633.74 and 312.50 is: 431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.11 : 633.74 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.11/633.74 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.11x = 633.74 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.11x = 198,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,039.02/459.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.36

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