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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.20, 630.96 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.20, 630.96 and 270.72 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.20 : 630.96 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.20/630.96 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.20x = 630.96 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.20x = 170,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,813.49/457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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