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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 632.90 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 632.90 and 262.22 is: 361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 632.90 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/632.90 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 632.90 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 165,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,956.53/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.79

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