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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 633.28 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 633.28 and 272.32 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 633.28 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/633.28 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 633.28 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 172,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,454.81/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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