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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.40, 631.01 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.40, 631.01 and 270.90 is: 373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.40 : 631.01 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.40/631.01 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.40x = 631.01 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.40x = 170,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,940.61/457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.72

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