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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.61, 632.91 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.61, 632.91 and 262.17 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.61 : 632.91 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.61/632.91 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.61x = 632.91 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.61x = 165,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,930.01/458.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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