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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.56, 632.79 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.56, 632.79 and 272.26 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.56 : 632.79 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.56/632.79 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.56x = 632.79 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.56x = 172,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,283.41/458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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