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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.61, 631.40 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.61, 631.40 and 291.72 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.61 : 631.40 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.61/631.40 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.61x = 631.40 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.61x = 184,192.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,192.01/457.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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