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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 631.14 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 631.14 and 291.67 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 631.14 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/631.14 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 631.14 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 184,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,081.93/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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