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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 633.29 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 633.29 and 272.47 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 633.29 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/633.29 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 633.29 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 172,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,552.53/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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