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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 631.62 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 631.62 and 291.90 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 631.62 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/631.62 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 631.62 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 184,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,369.88/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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