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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 633.35 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 633.35 and 272.36 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 633.35 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/633.35 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 633.35 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 172,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,501.47/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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