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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 632.10 and 261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 632.10 and 261.69 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 632.10 = 261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/632.10 = 261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 632.10 × 261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 165,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,414.25/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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