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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 632.43 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 632.43 and 271.87 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 632.43 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/632.43 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 632.43 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 171,937.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,937.16/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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