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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.43, 631.18 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.43, 631.18 and 258.27 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.43 : 631.18 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.43/631.18 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.43x = 631.18 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.43x = 163,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,011.70/457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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