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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 632.94 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 632.94 and 262.22 is: 361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 632.94 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/632.94 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 632.94 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 165,969.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,969.53/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.83

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