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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.56, 634.38 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.56, 634.38 and 319.88 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.56 : 634.38 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.56/634.38 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.56x = 634.38 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.56x = 202,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,925.47/459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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