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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 632.40 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 632.40 and 271.80 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 632.40 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/632.40 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 632.40 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 171,886.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,886.32/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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