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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 632.70 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 632.70 and 262.05 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 632.70 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/632.70 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 632.70 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 165,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,799.04/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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