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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 632.72 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 632.72 and 272.14 is: 375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 632.72 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/632.72 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 632.72 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 172,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,188.42/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.43

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