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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.27, 632.21 and 261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.27, 632.21 and 261.71 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.27 : 632.21 = 261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.27/632.21 = 261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.27x = 632.21 × 261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.27x = 165,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,451.21/458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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