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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.69, 633.11 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.69, 633.11 and 262.32 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.69 : 633.11 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.69/633.11 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.69x = 633.11 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.69x = 166,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,072.94/458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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