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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 632.87 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 632.87 and 271.98 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 632.87 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/632.87 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 632.87 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 172,127.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,127.98/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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