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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 631.29 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 631.29 and 270.90 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 631.29 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/631.29 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 631.29 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 171,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,016.46/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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