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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 632.72 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 632.72 and 262.03 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 632.72 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/632.72 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 632.72 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 165,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,790.47/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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