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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 631.36 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 631.36 and 271.14 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 631.36 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/631.36 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 631.36 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 171,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,186.95/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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