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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.57, 632.80 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.57, 632.80 and 262.06 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.57 : 632.80 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.57/632.80 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.57x = 632.80 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.57x = 165,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,831.57/458.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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