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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 632.51 and 261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 632.51 and 261.85 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 632.51 = 261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/632.51 = 261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 632.51 × 261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 165,622.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,622.74/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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