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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 632.28 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 632.28 and 271.76 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 632.28 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/632.28 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 632.28 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 171,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,825.51/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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