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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.08, 632.16 and 271.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.08, 632.16 and 271.57 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.08 : 632.16 = 271.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.08/632.16 = 271.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.08x = 632.16 × 271.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.08x = 171,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,674.11/458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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