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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 632.05 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 632.05 and 271.51 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 632.05 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/632.05 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 632.05 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 171,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,607.90/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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