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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.01, 630.48 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.01, 630.48 and 291.18 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.01 : 630.48 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.01/630.48 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.01x = 630.48 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.01x = 183,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,583.17/457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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