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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 632.07 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 632.07 and 271.65 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 632.07 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/632.07 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 632.07 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 171,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,701.82/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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