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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 631.62 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 631.62 and 271.23 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 631.62 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/631.62 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 631.62 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 171,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,314.29/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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