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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 632.66 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 632.66 and 271.88 is: 375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 632.66 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/632.66 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 632.66 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 172,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,007.60/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.29

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