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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.73, 631.68 and 258.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.73, 631.68 and 258.57 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.73 : 631.68 = 258.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.73/631.68 = 258.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.73x = 631.68 × 258.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.73x = 163,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,330.34/457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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