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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.74, 631.59 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.74, 631.59 and 271.37 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.74 : 631.59 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.74/631.59 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.74x = 631.59 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.74x = 171,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,394.58/457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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