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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 633.20 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 633.20 and 272.31 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 633.20 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/633.20 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 633.20 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 172,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,425.33/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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