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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 631.44 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 631.44 and 271.14 is: 374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 631.44 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/631.44 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 631.44 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 171,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,208.64/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.19

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