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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 632.54 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 632.54 and 272.00 is: 375.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 632.54 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/632.54 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 632.54 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 172,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,053.14/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.27

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