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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 631.48 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 631.48 and 271.10 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 631.48 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/631.48 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 631.48 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 171,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,194.23/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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