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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.32, 631.17 and 291.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.32, 631.17 and 291.61 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.32 : 631.17 = 291.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.32/631.17 = 291.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.32x = 631.17 × 291.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.32x = 184,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,055.48/457.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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