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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.05, 632.16 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.05, 632.16 and 261.59 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.05 : 632.16 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.05/632.16 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.05x = 632.16 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.05x = 165,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,365.43/458.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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