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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.41, 632.53 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.41, 632.53 and 271.83 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.41 : 632.53 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.41/632.53 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.41x = 632.53 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.41x = 171,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,940.63/458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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