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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 631.19 and 270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 631.19 and 270.87 is: 373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 631.19 = 270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/631.19 = 270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 631.19 × 270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 170,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,969.08/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.75

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