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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 632.54 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 632.54 and 271.89 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 632.54 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/632.54 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 632.54 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 171,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,981.98/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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