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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.18, 630.54 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.18, 630.54 and 374.14 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.18 : 630.54 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.18/630.54 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.18x = 630.54 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.18x = 235,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,910.24/457.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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