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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 632.58 and 271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 632.58 and 271.68 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 632.58 = 271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/632.58 = 271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 632.58 × 271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 171,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,859.33/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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