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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 632.61 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 632.61 and 261.91 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 632.61 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/632.61 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 632.61 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 165,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,686.89/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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