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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 631.95 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 631.95 and 261.45 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 631.95 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/631.95 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 631.95 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 165,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,225.60/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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