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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.71, 632.99 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.71, 632.99 and 262.19 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.71 : 632.99 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.71/632.99 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.71x = 632.99 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.71x = 165,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,965.89/458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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