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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.28, 631.32 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.28, 631.32 and 374.24 is: 516.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.28 : 631.32 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.28/631.32 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.28x = 631.32 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.28x = 236,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,265.20/457.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.68

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