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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.72, 631.33 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.72, 631.33 and 291.98 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.72 : 631.33 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.72/631.33 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.72x = 631.33 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.72x = 184,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,335.73/457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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