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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.53, 632.59 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.53, 632.59 and 271.95 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.53 : 632.59 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.53/632.59 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.53x = 632.59 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.53x = 172,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,032.85/458.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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