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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.41, 632.60 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.41, 632.60 and 261.96 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.41 : 632.60 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.41/632.60 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.41x = 632.60 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.41x = 165,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,712.73/458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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