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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 632.07 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 632.07 and 258.86 is: 357.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 632.07 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/632.07 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 632.07 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 163,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,614.48/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.23

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