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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.83, 634.23 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.83, 634.23 and 312.20 is: 430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.83 : 634.23 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.83/634.23 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.83x = 634.23 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.83x = 198,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,009.38/459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.62

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