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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 632.78 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 632.78 and 262.06 is: 361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 632.78 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/632.78 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 632.78 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 165,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,826.33/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.66

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