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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 632.97 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 632.97 and 272.25 is: 375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 632.97 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/632.97 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 632.97 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 172,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,326.08/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.68

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