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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.05, 630.75 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.05, 630.75 and 270.65 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.05 : 630.75 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.05/630.75 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.05x = 630.75 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.05x = 170,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,712.49/457.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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