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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.69, 632.88 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.69, 632.88 and 262.16 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.69 : 632.88 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.69/632.88 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.69x = 632.88 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.69x = 165,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,915.82/458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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