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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.61, 632.64 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.61, 632.64 and 271.96 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.61 : 632.64 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.61/632.64 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.61x = 632.64 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.61x = 172,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,049.92/458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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