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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 632.79 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 632.79 and 262.10 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 632.79 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/632.79 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 632.79 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 165,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,849.78/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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