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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 630.83 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 630.83 and 291.36 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 630.83 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/630.83 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 630.83 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 183,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,797.17/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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