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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 632.91 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 632.91 and 262.13 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 632.91 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/632.91 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 632.91 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 165,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,903.39/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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