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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 631.53 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 631.53 and 291.78 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 631.53 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/631.53 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 631.53 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 184,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,267.82/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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