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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.59, 632.63 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.59, 632.63 and 271.99 is: 375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.59 : 632.63 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.59/632.63 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.59x = 632.63 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.59x = 172,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,069.26/458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.21

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