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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 633.40 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 633.40 and 262.50 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 633.40 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/633.40 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 633.40 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 166,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,267.50/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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