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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 632.58 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 632.58 and 262.05 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 632.58 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/632.58 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 632.58 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 165,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,767.59/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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