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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 633.15 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 633.15 and 262.35 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 633.15 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/633.15 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 633.15 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 166,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,106.90/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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