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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 631.37 and 291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 631.37 and 291.81 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 631.37 = 291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/631.37 = 291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 631.37 × 291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 184,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,238.62/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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