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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.46, 631.24 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.46, 631.24 and 270.94 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.46 : 631.24 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.46/631.24 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.46x = 631.24 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.46x = 171,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,028.17/457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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