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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 633.10 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 633.10 and 262.37 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 633.10 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/633.10 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 633.10 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 166,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,106.45/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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