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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 632.97 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 632.97 and 262.20 is: 361.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 632.97 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/632.97 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 632.97 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 165,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,964.73/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.79

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