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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 632.46 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 632.46 and 261.73 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 632.46 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/632.46 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 632.46 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 165,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,533.76/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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