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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.46, 631.21 and 258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.46, 631.21 and 258.27 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.46 : 631.21 = 258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.46/631.21 = 258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.46x = 631.21 × 258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.46x = 163,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,022.61/457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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