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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.81, 631.73 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.81, 631.73 and 258.62 is: 356.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.81 : 631.73 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.81/631.73 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.81x = 631.73 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.81x = 163,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,378.30/457.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.87

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