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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.39, 631.28 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.39, 631.28 and 291.79 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.39 : 631.28 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.39/631.28 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.39x = 631.28 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.39x = 184,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,200.34/457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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