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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.35, 631.17 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.35, 631.17 and 270.96 is: 373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.35 : 631.17 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.35/631.17 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.35x = 631.17 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.35x = 171,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,021.82/457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.94

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