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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.54, 632.78 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.54, 632.78 and 262.07 is: 361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.54 : 632.78 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.54/632.78 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.54x = 632.78 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.54x = 165,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,828.18/458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.65

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