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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.36, 631.24 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.36, 631.24 and 291.44 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.36 : 631.24 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.36/631.24 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.36x = 631.24 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.36x = 183,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,968.59/457.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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