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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 632.17 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 632.17 and 271.63 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 632.17 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/632.17 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 632.17 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 171,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,717.47/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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