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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 634.02 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 634.02 and 312.32 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 634.02 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/634.02 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 634.02 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 198,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,017.13/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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