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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.47, 631.27 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.47, 631.27 and 258.28 is: 356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.47 : 631.27 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.47/631.27 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.47x = 631.27 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.47x = 163,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,042.19/457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.40

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