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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.95, 631.97 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.95, 631.97 and 271.53 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.95 : 631.97 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.95/631.97 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.95x = 631.97 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.95x = 171,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,598.81/457.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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