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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.64, 631.55 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.64, 631.55 and 271.13 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.64 : 631.55 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.64/631.55 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.64x = 631.55 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.64x = 171,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,231.25/457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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