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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.42, 630.99 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.42, 630.99 and 291.34 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.42 : 630.99 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.42/630.99 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.42x = 630.99 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.42x = 183,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,832.63/457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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