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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.03, 630.67 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.03, 630.67 and 270.51 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.03 : 630.67 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.03/630.67 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.03x = 630.67 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.03x = 170,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,602.54/457.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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