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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.25, 630.47 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.25, 630.47 and 374.18 is: 515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.25 : 630.47 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.25/630.47 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.25x = 630.47 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.25x = 235,907.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,907.39/457.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.93

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