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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.91, 633 and 272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.91, 633 and 272.37 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.91 : 633 = 272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.91/633 = 272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.91x = 633 × 272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.91x = 172,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,410.21/458.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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