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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.30, 632.54 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.30, 632.54 and 261.83 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.30 : 632.54 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.30/632.54 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.30x = 632.54 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.30x = 165,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,614.79/458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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