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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 633.06 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 633.06 and 272.19 is: 375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 633.06 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/633.06 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 633.06 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 172,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,312.60/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.61

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