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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 632.26 and 261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 632.26 and 261.71 is: 361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 632.26 = 261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/632.26 = 261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 632.26 × 261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 165,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,465.05/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.15

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