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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 632.60 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 632.60 and 271.77 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 632.60 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/632.60 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 632.60 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 171,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,921.70/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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