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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 632.13 and 261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 632.13 and 261.57 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 632.13 = 261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/632.13 = 261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 632.13 × 261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 165,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,346.24/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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