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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.02, 632.03 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.02, 632.03 and 271.56 is: 374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.02 : 632.03 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.02/632.03 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.02x = 632.03 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.02x = 171,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,634.07/458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.73

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