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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 632.12 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 632.12 and 261.63 is: 360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 632.12 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/632.12 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 632.12 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 165,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,380.25/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.96

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