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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.97, 633.32 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.97, 633.32 and 272.46 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.97 : 633.32 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.97/633.32 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.97x = 633.32 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.97x = 172,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,556.40/458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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