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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 631.43 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 631.43 and 271 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 631.43 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/631.43 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 631.43 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 171,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,117.53/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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