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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.99, 631.97 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.99, 631.97 and 258.80 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.99 : 631.97 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.99/631.97 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.99x = 631.97 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.99x = 163,552.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,552.11/457.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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