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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.91, 631.80 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.91, 631.80 and 271.44 is: 374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.91 : 631.80 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.91/631.80 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.91x = 631.80 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.91x = 171,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,499.18/457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.53

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