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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 632.96 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 632.96 and 272.16 is: 375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 632.96 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/632.96 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 632.96 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 172,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,266.39/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.50

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