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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 632.61 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 632.61 and 261.97 is: 361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 632.61 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/632.61 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 632.61 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 165,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,725.63/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.53

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