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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.72, 632.88 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.72, 632.88 and 262.09 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.72 : 632.88 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.72/632.88 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.72x = 632.88 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.72x = 165,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,871.52/458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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