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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.66, 631.50 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.66, 631.50 and 258.49 is: 356.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.66 : 631.50 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.66/631.50 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.66x = 631.50 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.66x = 163,236.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,236.44/457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.68

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