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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 632.14 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 632.14 and 271.66 is: 374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 632.14 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/632.14 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 632.14 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 171,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,726.25/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.89

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