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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 632.30 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 632.30 and 261.73 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 632.30 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/632.30 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 632.30 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 165,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,491.88/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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