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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.38, 630.90 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.38, 630.90 and 291.60 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.38 : 630.90 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.38/630.90 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.38x = 630.90 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.38x = 183,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,970.44/457.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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