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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 630.93 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 630.93 and 270.69 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 630.93 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/630.93 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 630.93 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 170,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,786.44/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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