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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.42, 631.26 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.42, 631.26 and 271.02 is: 374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.42 : 631.26 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.42/631.26 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.42x = 631.26 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.42x = 171,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,084.09/457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.02

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