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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 632.07 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 632.07 and 271.52 is: 374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 632.07 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/632.07 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 632.07 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 171,619.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,619.65/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.69

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