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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.88, 633.24 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.88, 633.24 and 262.40 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.88 : 633.24 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.88/633.24 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.88x = 633.24 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.88x = 166,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,159.01/458.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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