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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.39, 631.21 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.39, 631.21 and 270.88 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.39 : 631.21 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.39/631.21 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.39x = 631.21 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.39x = 170,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,979.91/457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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