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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 632.39 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 632.39 and 261.79 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 632.39 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/632.39 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 632.39 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 165,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,550.49/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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