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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.60, 631.26 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.60, 631.26 and 291.54 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.60 : 631.26 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.60/631.26 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.60x = 631.26 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.60x = 184,037.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,037.54/457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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