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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 632.79 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 632.79 and 262.08 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 632.79 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/632.79 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 632.79 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 165,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,841.60/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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