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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.65, 631.52 and 258.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.65, 631.52 and 258.51 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.65 : 631.52 = 258.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.65/631.52 = 258.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.65x = 631.52 × 258.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.65x = 163,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,254.24/457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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