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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 632.63 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 632.63 and 261.92 is: 361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 632.63 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/632.63 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 632.63 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 165,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,693.98/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.47

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