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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 631.09 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 631.09 and 374.20 is: 516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 631.09 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/631.09 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 631.09 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 236,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,153.88/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.45

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