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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 631.41 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 631.41 and 271.26 is: 374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 631.41 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/631.41 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 631.41 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 171,276.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,276.28/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.33

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