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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.16, 633.68 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.16, 633.68 and 311.80 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.16 : 633.68 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.16/633.68 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.16x = 633.68 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.16x = 197,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,581.42/459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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