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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.57, 631.52 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.57, 631.52 and 291.85 is: 402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.57 : 631.52 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.57/631.52 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.57x = 631.52 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.57x = 184,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,309.11/457.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.80

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