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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.70, 631.58 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.70, 631.58 and 258.53 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.70 : 631.58 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.70/631.58 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.70x = 631.58 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.70x = 163,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,277.93/457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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