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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 633.38 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 633.38 and 262.49 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 633.38 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/633.38 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 633.38 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 166,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,254.60/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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