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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 632.18 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 632.18 and 261.64 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 632.18 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/632.18 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 632.18 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 165,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,403.58/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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