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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.91, 631.87 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.91, 631.87 and 258.76 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.91 : 631.87 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.91/631.87 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.91x = 631.87 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.91x = 163,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,502.68/457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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