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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 631.86 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 631.86 and 370.44 is: 511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 631.86 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/631.86 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 631.86 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 234,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,066.22/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.69

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