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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 632.44 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 632.44 and 271.80 is: 374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 632.44 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/632.44 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 632.44 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 171,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,897.19/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.99

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