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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.22, 630.64 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.22, 630.64 and 291.48 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.22 : 630.64 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.22/630.64 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.22x = 630.64 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.22x = 183,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,818.95/457.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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