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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 631.86 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 631.86 and 271.53 is: 374.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 631.86 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/631.86 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 631.86 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 171,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,568.95/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.62

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