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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 631.44 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 631.44 and 291.83 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 631.44 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/631.44 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 631.44 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 184,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,269.98/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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