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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.34, 632.31 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.34, 632.31 and 271.71 is: 374.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.34 : 632.31 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.34/632.31 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.34x = 632.31 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.34x = 171,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,804.95/458.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.84

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