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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 633.13 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 633.13 and 272.32 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 633.13 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/633.13 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 633.13 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 172,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,413.96/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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