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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 632.43 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 632.43 and 261.79 is: 361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 632.43 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/632.43 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 632.43 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 165,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,563.85/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.27

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