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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 631.97 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 631.97 and 271.52 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 631.97 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/631.97 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 631.97 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 171,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,592.89/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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