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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.35, 632.31 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.35, 632.31 and 271.73 is: 374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.35 : 632.31 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.35/632.31 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.35x = 632.31 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.35x = 171,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,820.10/458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.87

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