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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.19, 630.88 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.19, 630.88 and 270.65 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.19 : 630.88 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.19/630.88 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.19x = 630.88 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.19x = 170,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,746.55/457.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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