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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 633.08 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 633.08 and 272.34 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 633.08 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/633.08 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 633.08 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 172,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,413.01/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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