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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 632.19 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 632.19 and 271.49 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 632.19 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/632.19 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 632.19 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 171,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,630.10/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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