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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 632.59 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 632.59 and 271.88 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 632.59 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/632.59 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 632.59 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 171,988.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,988.57/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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