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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 632.40 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 632.40 and 261.74 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 632.40 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/632.40 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 632.40 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 165,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,524.38/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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