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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 631.59 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 631.59 and 271.25 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 631.59 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/631.59 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 631.59 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 171,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,315.63/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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