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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.42, 632.63 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.42, 632.63 and 272.12 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.42 : 632.63 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.42/632.63 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.42x = 632.63 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.42x = 172,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,149.92/458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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