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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 632.19 and 271.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 632.19 and 271.59 is: 374.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 632.19 = 271.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/632.19 = 271.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 632.19 × 271.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 171,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,696.48/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.77

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