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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 632.40 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 632.40 and 271.68 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 632.40 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/632.40 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 632.40 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 171,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,810.43/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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