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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.11, 630.54 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.11, 630.54 and 291.15 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.11 : 630.54 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.11/630.54 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.11x = 630.54 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.11x = 183,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,581.72/457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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