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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 630.63 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 630.63 and 270.38 is: 373.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 630.63 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/630.63 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 630.63 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 170,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,509.74/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.07

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