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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 630.67 and 291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 630.67 and 291.31 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 630.67 = 291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/630.67 = 291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 630.67 × 291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 183,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,720.48/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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