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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 632.57 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 632.57 and 271.80 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 632.57 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/632.57 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 632.57 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 171,931.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,931.17/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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