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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 631.20 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 631.20 and 258.30 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 631.20 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/631.20 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 631.20 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 163,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,038.96/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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