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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.17, 633.63 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.17, 633.63 and 262.67 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.17 : 633.63 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.17/633.63 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.17x = 633.63 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.17x = 166,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,435.59/459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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