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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 633.34 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 633.34 and 262.42 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 633.34 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/633.34 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 633.34 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 166,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,198.35/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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