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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 631.53 and 374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 631.53 and 374.81 is: 516.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 631.53 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/631.53 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 631.53 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 236,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,700.60/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.85

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