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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 632.44 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 632.44 and 271.72 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 632.44 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/632.44 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 632.44 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 171,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,846.60/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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