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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 631.80 and 258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 631.80 and 258.67 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 631.80 = 258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/631.80 = 258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 631.80 × 258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 163,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,428.50/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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