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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.49, 632.74 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.49, 632.74 and 262 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.49 : 632.74 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.49/632.74 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.49x = 632.74 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.49x = 165,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,777.88/458.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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