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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 631.21 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 631.21 and 270.95 is: 373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 631.21 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/631.21 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 631.21 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 171,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,026.35/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.80

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