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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.07, 633.41 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.07, 633.41 and 272.52 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.07 : 633.41 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.07/633.41 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.07x = 633.41 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.07x = 172,616.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,616.89/459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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