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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 632.92 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 632.92 and 272.28 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 632.92 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/632.92 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 632.92 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 172,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,331.46/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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