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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.06, 630.47 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.06, 630.47 and 291.14 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.06 : 630.47 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.06/630.47 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.06x = 630.47 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.06x = 183,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,550.43/457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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