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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 631.52 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 631.52 and 271.04 is: 374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 631.52 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/631.52 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 631.52 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 171,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,162.67/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.08

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