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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 631.71 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 631.71 and 442.14 is: 609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 631.71 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/631.71 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 631.71 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 279,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,304.26/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.86

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