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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.74, 633.04 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.74, 633.04 and 262.23 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.74 : 633.04 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.74/633.04 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.74x = 633.04 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.74x = 166,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,002.08/458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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