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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 632.12 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 632.12 and 271.58 is: 374.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 632.12 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/632.12 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 632.12 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 171,666.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,666.63/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.74

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