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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 633.60 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 633.60 and 272.66 is: 376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 633.60 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/633.60 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 633.60 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 172,755.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,755.22/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.32

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