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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.07, 630.91 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.07, 630.91 and 270.62 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.07 : 630.91 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.07/630.91 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.07x = 630.91 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.07x = 170,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,733.03/457.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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