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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.30, 631.20 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.30, 631.20 and 291.52 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.30 : 631.20 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.30/631.20 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.30x = 631.20 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.30x = 184,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,007.42/457.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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