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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 632.59 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 632.59 and 272.03 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 632.59 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/632.59 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 632.59 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 172,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,079.61/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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