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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 630.99 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 630.99 and 270.64 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 630.99 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/630.99 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 630.99 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 170,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,771.92/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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