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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.37, 631.02 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.37, 631.02 and 258.17 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.37 : 631.02 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.37/631.02 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.37x = 631.02 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.37x = 162,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,910.43/457.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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