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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.26, 632.44 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.26, 632.44 and 261.77 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.26 : 632.44 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.26/632.44 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.26x = 632.44 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.26x = 165,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,553.82/458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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