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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.01, 630.68 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.01, 630.68 and 270.65 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.01 : 630.68 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.01/630.68 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.01x = 630.68 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.01x = 170,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,693.54/457.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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