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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 632.35 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 632.35 and 261.74 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 632.35 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/632.35 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 632.35 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 165,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,513.20/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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