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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 632.83 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 632.83 and 272.11 is: 375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 632.83 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/632.83 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 632.83 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 172,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,198.13/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.39

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