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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 633.18 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 633.18 and 262.38 is: 362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 633.18 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/633.18 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 633.18 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 166,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,133.77/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.14

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