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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.63, 632.92 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.63, 632.92 and 272.27 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 632.92 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/632.92 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 632.92 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 172,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,321.96/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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