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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 632.89 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 632.89 and 274.50 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 632.89 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/632.89 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 632.89 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 173,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,728.31/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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