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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 630.90 and 374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 630.90 and 374.67 is: 516.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 630.90 = 374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/630.90 = 374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 630.90 × 374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 236,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,379.30/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.44

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