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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 631.96 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 631.96 and 261.52 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 631.96 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/631.96 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 631.96 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 165,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,270.18/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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